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Rand McNally device combines headphones, headset

Aug 27, 2018

Rand McNally has unveiled ClearDryve, a premium stereo headphone and noise-cancelling mono headset in one. The wireless, two-in-one ClearDryve 200 headphones are available at Love’s Travel Stops and on store.randmcnally.com.

Developed by Rand McNally engineers and designers, in concert with audio experts on multiple continents, ClearDryve 200 provides professional drivers with two high-end products for a price generally associated with lower-quality headsets. First, ClearDryve 200 offers wireless stereo headphones with rich and clear sound. By removing an ear cup and positioning the boom microphone, ClearDryve 200 becomes a headset with more than 90% of ambient noise eliminated.

ClearDryve 200 is not just flexible; it was specifically designed for professional drivers. The headphones feature plush ear cups made of memory foam and covered in a soft, oil-resistant material to stay comfortable all day. Active noise cancellation blocks the most disruptive noises in a truck’s cab—like wind and the roar of the engine—eliminating the need to “crank up the volume” and preserving hearing.

Additionally, the Bluetooth connection allows drivers to wirelessly connect the headphones with smartphones up to 50 feet away, enabling them to stay connected and mobile while performing inspections and fueling vehicles.

Key features include:

•2-in-1—A removable second ear piece turns the stereo headphones into a mono headset. The boom microphone swings out of the way when not in use and can be muted. The headset is designed to switch the mono sound from ear-to-ear as the adjustable ear cups can be used on either ear.

•Clear sound—Multiple microphones cancel in-cab noise, enabling clear two-way communication. The device’s signal processing removes more than 90% of in-cab noise from the microphone for crisp, clean calls. With the slide of a button, ClearDryve 200’s active noise cancellation kicks in to tune out ambient noise while listening to music.

•Wireless—ClearDryve 200 is cable-free with a built-in rechargeable battery offering more than 20 hours of talk time, 500-plus hours of standby time and more than 20 hours of music playback time. Controls on the headphones enable drivers to take calls, skip songs and change volume without having to touch their smartphones.